DJI RC Tested: 23 Questions Answered in Detail

[@wollins2]

Your list of timestamps alone got a thumbs up from me. Saves SOOO much time! Thank you.

[@Drone-Pilot]

Also two more things about the DJI RC 1) The Covered USB C port I connect devices like external SSD Drive or USB C Card reader etc in host type mode, the uncovered one is for charging, you will need a proper 20 pin cable to do this ie: the 10GB/s cables, the cheaper cables just wont work. 2) The Photo/Camera Button on the right It is a 2 position button just like a DSLR camera has the function of HOLD this button too does the same thing, for arguments sake you can focus on something close, semi depress the button till you hear the beep that its locked on target then re-frame the shot while holding that button semi depressed and finally full press to take the photo. This makes for some nice BOKAH effects or exposure locking on the desired object.

[@fracadiou]

Thanks. Quite useful points! Remark. Bokeh, pronounced Boke, comes from 暈け in Japanese. Instead of the strange Bokah some people use.

[@LingoTRJ]

Thank you so much! Just purchased my first nice drone, and you nailed just about every question I could think of! Even a year later, you still rock for this! 🤟

[@Theguz14]

Thanks !!! Just got mine yesterday and I’m trying to get the little things rights by watching every video I can.

[@nesh1877]

Thank you. Even the sales man didn’t give me this kind of detailed information.

[@touring4973]

Thanks!

[@Sirbradford13]

Found a handy little trick on the overheating drone issue. I stand it up on its butt when I’m just doing quick transfer stuff. The heat seems to dissipate better and I haven’t had that error for a couple weeks now.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Nice!!!

[@ssilden]

Nnever is a man more straigth to the point then you, great video, again ! Thanx

[@neverdown]

Best practical review out there. Not just silly range comprasision

[@alainfloutier6466]

Thanks for this comprehensive review. However, small remark: the hyperlapse way points scenarios CAN be recorded and replayed as many times you want over time. You tap on it and name it the way you want. I recorded the same hyperlapse scenario about 20 times along a 12 months period in order to shoot the progress of a construction in my neighborhood, and did a final video using all the rushes….

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - very good catch!

[@jimmywolfe6183]

Ray, You’ve always been my go to for watch info, didn’t realize you are now my go to for other fun toys as well!! As always - great info, great channel and clever comments and insight! Keep going brother!!

[@tominexile]

You answered the most important question for me, which I couldn't find anywhere else. You confirmed for me that I could put a cheeseburger in the carrying bag that comes with the drone. 😁

[@mardanheddeokwa]

Dude, very informational video. One thing I want to mention. It is about your talking speed. It looks like you have a train to catch. Maybe try to just slow down a bit. Just a happy face, do what you have to do. Good video!

[@DanielBerke]

I went for the RC based on you (and every other reviewer I found) raving about it, and also because with the RC it's shipping at the end of May vs. ~August without it. Can't wait to try it out!

[@erdrickk]

Can you use the DJI RC Pro remote with the Mini 3 pro??

[@cyc00000]

Great vid as usual. I haven't read through the comments yet, but I believe the range dropping out has more to do with frequencies used in europe than a limitation of the drone/controller. I've been out over 3km (illegal yes, but on my property). Keen to get my hands on the new rc2 version.

[@donnyboy1972]

Thanks for the info. Really helped and answered some questions I had. I used to have the dji phantom 3 many many many years ago and loved it, not had a drone since but just ordered a dji mini 3 with rc controller and looking forward to getting back in the saddle so to speak. Thanks.

[@Not_PretendingTV]

Dji owes you for all of this. You are a legend.👍🏾

[@thedronedownunder3919]

Engaging from start to finish. Fantastic video, mate.

[@darkstepwarrior88]

Absolutely love these type of video's. Going beyond the specs and into the details

[@wandatowellable]

The cooling tip was really good to hear. I was just updating the FW on my Air 2s and it was melting after maybe 15 minutes of updating. Now I know why.

[@baravados]

thankyou - you had a couple of things on there that I haven't seen anywhere else and I was at wits end - solved my problem! I owe you a beer !

[@thekiteflyer1]

Such a small screen and no way of connecting a decent size one (at present I use a Galaxy tab 7 fe), good honest video

[@celson44elson52]

Hey Just received the DI Mavic 3 Classic and the N1 remotes is working with the Mavic 3. Had a bit of a problem getting the two to pair but after a software upgrade and after a cold reboot of the pair, they paired up and I could see my dinning room table on the N1.

[@CapybaraCM]

Stroopwafel WiFi. Love it.

[@twinturbo111]

wait, so the remote without the screen has a longer range than the remote with the built-in screen ?

[@jawaring4367]

2:13 this is a hardware thing in order to make it cheaper or maybe because of parts availability. There's a small module that goes alongside the standard USB-C card that is needed for HDMI video out. The same thing happened when Nintendo came out with the Switch Lite. The Switch can do HDMI out of the USB-C port on the bottom but the Switch Lite can't because it's missing that one small circuit.

[@jawaring4367]

This *could* be disabled in software, but I don't know why they would ever do that

[@Docfly62]

@@jawaring4367 To differentiate between the RV and the RC Pro which is a good deal more expensive. Not sure how much the RC will be when it's available separately. I'm guessing 6 to 800 bucks

[@c2thew]

Dude this was an amazing video. Answered a bunch of relevant questions

[@NicoJW]

Same

[@the.noaseo]

Every level of this video is Outstanding. You're awesome.

[@jameswynn93]

Great video! I also really enjoyed your beginner's guide and wind test videos.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!! Glad they're helpful!

[@gerrykp]

thank you! we are lucky to have you!!!

[@carlmarciano5104]

Thank you so much for all the information about the Mini 3 Pro RC

[@Dcrainmaker]

No problem 👍

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

I am glad i bought the RC pro. I dislike the brightness of my DJI RC. Its not bright enough for outdoor use in summer. It wouldnt surprise me if the range is also better with these external antennas. We will see when its compatible with the Mini 3. I hope soon.

[@HOWNDOG66]

The RC came with my mini 3 fly more pack which is cool. However, I’m bit disappointed that it’s not compatible with the Neo. I’m baffled how DJI does their remote/drone compatibility as it not logical to me.

[@shaneturner4630]

Great video, I hope they fix the distance issue with a firmware update soon. Seems to be an issue with the monitor remote version

[@jeromeweaver809]

Can someone tell me what size the dual springs in DJI RC Controller sticks are?

[@mikepi660]

Thank you for your time and expertise,,,, I have subscribed, will watch all your great videos,,,

[@i00Productions]

To download maps you don't actually need to have the drone on.. you can get to the map (normally in the bottom left-hand corner) by clicking on connection guide, then camera view, then click the map

[@moemaster1966]

As of August 23rd the range with the mavic 3 is compatible to my standard controller…I was pleasantly surprised

[@javangodnger]

Turning your drone on is a must while you're caching maps into the RC? Some insist it works fine when the drone is off status. Thanks for your video! They are always helpful!

[@chcomes]

super useful! seems not worth the cost having already the basic unit- not being able to directly share from the phone is a big no-no in usability

[@GeoffBrabecDronesTech]

Excellent video! Very detailed. Definitely answered questions I've been trying to figure out about the RC Remote that are no where on the spec sheets. -Have a blessed day! 👍🏻

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@garyr4047]

As expected, outstanding.. Re the range issue, as you are in the EU and flying under the CE specs the issue continues as expected. It will be interesting to see what if any issues come up in FCC land... Also, it will be good to see a range comparison to the R1N1 RC in CE land... No doubt, in time, Alientech and/or 4Hawks will come out with kits for extended range for the DJI RC...

[@Airbag888]

He also flew in the Carribeans though

[@garyr4047]

@@Airbag888 True, I don't know if country where he was in CE or FCC. Or, if he was having connection problems there.. Would be interesting to know...

[@Dcrainmaker]

In this case, I was first flying in the Dominican Republic, which as far as I know falls under the FCC side (certainly not the EU side, it's not an EU country if I was in a French/Dutch territory in the Carrib). The second test at 1,500m was in the Netherlands, thus would fall under the EU guidance. Frankly, it didn't seem to matter.

[@sardinelly1]

Great channel. Brilliant presentation. I learnt a lot . Many thanks!!!

[@iyantablatin1530]

YOUR GIVING AWAY DRONE I REALLY LOVE DJI MAVIC MINI 2

[@Strgchris]

I recently purchased one with my mavic 3 classic, and it allows the for both the setting and saving of way points directly from the home screen. It is a little S shaped line with little dots along it, located on the left-hand side of the screen in video mode. After setting the way points, you can set the speed, starting point, and where it will go after all the waypoints are completed ex. RTH before you begin.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, waypoints across the Mavic 3 lineup were added last week. Finally!

[@taiwoonine]

Thanks for great videos. Can you do a range test for the latest DJI 3 drones - mini 3 pro and mavic 3 ? 🙏🙏

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! I talk a bit about range in this video (see the chapters), but I don't typically do range tests as it's usually not permitted where I live (due to lack of visibility that far out). In this case, it failed early enough I could still see it.

[@taiwoonine]

@@Dcrainmaker Thank you ! Appreciate your response !

[@dspitze]

@@Dcrainmaker would it be longer with the Mini 2 remote?

[@RonaldBrown59]

Thanks for this video, there are so many questions out there about the DJI RC, and this video answers almost all the them. Nice job.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - much appreciated!

[@РоманПлетнев-г3э]

Thanks, very detailed info. These were my exact thoughts about 3rd party apps, someone will hack it the day they get it. I guess I will wait until someone will make a full range test with both RCs

[@proflex310]

Yes, you got to do the range test ! Please )

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for the reviews! Few regulations in the Philippines but that could change soon.

[@gunnsteinnjonsson9166]

Great video packed with helpful information, thanks 👍

[@DevinReaves]

Very cool. Thanks fam. Gonna check out the other videos.

[@markmcgee4759]

Super informative man. Thanks a lot!

[@LavricSorin]

Can you please make a range test with this 3 remotes? Of course, when all will work with the same drone. Thanks 😊

[@HistoricalDroneFlight]

Yes that would be a very nice test

[@hardtackbeans9790]

Not a drone user but have you made sure to get a 'full featured' USB C cable? The differences in USB C cables is quite substantial. Also there are different standards of HDMI. A quick search of Amazon found nothing for USB-C to HDMI that also said 'full featured' but I didn't look at all the hundreds of them. I bet someone has the cable that will work for you. Finding it may be more trouble than it is worth though.

[@Dcrainmaker]

This is a cable specifically designed for USB-C to HDMI on Android, and DJI also confirmed it won’t work.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

@@Dcrainmaker Ahh. That is worse case then. Too bad.

[@TripleJ2003]

Very informational, thanks. I was looking to get this package but am concerned about the range. Mabye you could do a little range test compared to the normal RC remote. Thanks for the vids!

[@DJIDroneTravel]

I am sure with new updates DJI will sort this out 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Chorge1972]

@@DJIDroneTravel how? External antennas per FW?!

[@leadsled213]

Are people running their Wifi hotspot on phone while flying?

[@smanzoli]

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[@gombeadhsiochainann]

Allegedly it was a software issue that was causing this

[@Cosmozic]

I will be working on finding a bupass once I get one. My question is does it connect to pc via usb C or it just charges? Even if it was for media transfer will it atleast be recognized by the pc?

[@CoastToReefAventures]

Thanks for the info. Other down side for the RC (I guess) is if the screen fails or brakes you won't be able to fly the drone anymore

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, though, I'd say if that screen breaks, realistically, you likely would have had the other controller in the same spot and if that screen breaks , it likely meant a pretty hard whack/fall where I'd be honestly more concerned about internal components than the screen itself.

[@LifeExotics]

So addictive I’m going for it. Thanks for another awesome video man.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Many thanks for answering the questions :) great video!

[@dannoringer]

Good review. Range is important for me, so that the mini3 controller is not for me. Great review as usual, and yes, I'm subscribed. Why would I want to miss all this tech goodness ?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - appreciate it!

[@ckkou-e1p]

Thanks soooo much for this. I'm waiting dji rc for Mavic3.

[@TheJoeTube]

Awesome video. I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@unun186]

Wow great, the thing I mostly concern was if the DJI RC works with my Mavic 3, good to hear that

[@5kargrig]

Quick,usefull review !!

[@Kens902]

3:53. Do cellphones really get hot when using the RC N1 controller? Do you have to have a hotspot on all the time when using the drone with your phone?

[@EpicModeEngaged]

Wow, didn't even get 1 mile with RC? Yikes. Reception is kind of a big deal for me as sometimes I am flying behind buildings and through trees. I have the RC Pro and I am loving it!

[@cmpang2001]

have you tried another range test with the standard rc controller as a comparision?

[@EpicModeEngaged]

@@cmpang2001 Yeah, I wasn't that impressed by it

[@Matanumi]

@@EpicModeEngaged oh?how so? wasn't impressed with what

[@marcocristalli]

Excellent and very detailed video! Thank you so much!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Greetings and thanks for the great video. I literally made it to the payment button, but I'm Very hesitant to purchase this drone because I really need this Active track to capture me surfing, even if it is from the shoreline, and at a parallel trajectory. Should I not get this drone for following me surfing?? Because from the one or two other videos specifically about using this drone to Active Track surfers, looks like it loses the subject after a wipeout or jumps to other subjects/surfers all around the area...

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

So Helpful! Thanks Ray! I've been a fan/sub for quite some time. Being an air2s owner I'm super happy to hear your take on the compatibility with that bird as well as learning that it is likely we will be able to download 3rd party apps, HUGE. I like Maven and it is very useful, GPS follow me, waypoint missions and more! Please share more on any info achieving that as it become available. Ray, I urge you to try Maven. I've got the air2S or Mini 2 up 50m over and behind me, set "auto Pilot," on the app and tucked the N1 in my jacket. I took off down all kinds of MTB trails. With GPS it is so nice to just keep it well above all tree tops, no constant view needed but still a safe and a cool view. Never had an issue. It has cable cam function with subject tracking. . . and more, lots more. It is not perfectly shot, jerky especially close but reliable, easy to clean up in post with a stabilizer. The drone always shows up a couple miles down the trail positioned, relatively, where I left it. . . ! I can't believe DJI doesn't have that. . . these days, used to. . . I make epic adventure videos, light, fast, technical scrambles and climbs on big mountains and desert venues. Some MTB in there too. . . if you ever need any big epic drone shots I'd love to set you up or with info too, been flying just under 15K feet a few times! Your info and testing is very useful to me, wind! Like knowing I'll likely be able to just take this RC with 2 drones, on my longer trips saving me weight and phone setup for the Air2S with N1. . . Awesome! Please come visit, as an athlete I know you will be impressed and enjoy. Two warnings, don't be afraid of heights and I only use drones in about 2/3s of my trips due to wilderness area restrictions. . . always have an i phone, GoPro and often 360 cam though. . . hope to see you and chat. . .

[@danielcooper8212]

Awesome vid mate

[@ericcole8235]

Awesome video!

[@ronshanas2406]

On the RC controller do I need to select the SD Card as default storage (if so how) or will it automatically store screen recordings and cached video from the drone to the card?

[@jasonhall1305]

Excellent video with loads of information..👏👏👏

[@Instant_Nerf]

For the screen record you can use a usb c microphone and it will record you’re voice with the screen record.. look it up.

[@sloaneaudiovideo]

Bravo! Everything is answered! Love it

[@mrheng562]

Thanks for in-depth responses to all the questions. I’m kind of bummed that there’s no live capability.

[@Instant_Nerf]

For the micros sd cards make sure you get a class 3 for you’re drone. Other wise you’re footage is watery, wavy like. Because it’s all 4k 60fps.. you need a good fast card.

[@carlsarazin]

Can you change the frequency band to use the HamRadio bands if you are certified ?

[@tembak88]

Would be great to see a range test between RC and non-RC version whether the same range issue appear or not.

[@cipri198zero]

Range its 100% the same between the two. BUT with the older RC-N1 you get one advantage in Europe: the Dji Fly app can be tweaked to work in FCC mode which offers a much better range. But I prefer to use the new RC because of the much more smoother controll and since you need to keep the drone in the visual line of sight the new RC is the better choice.

[@GadgetInspector]

I'm concerned about the brightness in sunny conditions. Are there any sunshade options that would help?

[@keithstewart7514]

Amazon sold me a rubber remote controller shade that stays on & fits into my drone case by bending down out of the way.

[@toddmilton4890]

Can you use and iPad mini with the Rc controller just to get a little bigger screen. Thanks

[@manicfour]

Watched a vid where it shows how to post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and KZbin from the remote. You actually log into your account. Its under profile. Then to dji store. Then scrole all the way down to the bottom. You will see the social media icons. Select either you like to log into. Once logged in you select the back tab top left which takes you from whatever app you chose dji page to yours.

[@alanabley525]

Great video and your beginners guide is invaluable for me as I've just purchased the Mini 3 pro with the RC controller. I don't get any previews though on the RC when I press album. Is there something in the settings?

[@sharpola1]

Re hyperlapse waypoints disappearing: can you not save them to fly the same route again later, like you can on the Mavic Air 2??

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, you can - totally forgot about that!

[@CirclingtheDrone]

Thanks...you just saved me $150! 😁😁😁

[@barjammar]

Its a few months after your video now, but have you seen the waypoint icon on the RC-pro? I just bought the Mavic Classic and RC-pro and can find any waypoint app with the DJI Fly. I'll have to learn a lot before I can say it is or isnt there I guess. It a whole android tablet I need to learn, and get apps for etc. etc. I'm not seeing exactly this issue being addressed specific to my setup. I'll make sure I have all the firmware updates and the apps I need and update you if I can. Barry (Perth Western Australia).

[@abangpsiko]

What a great video! Just wondering, can it use with hdd external? For a quicker way to backup data

[@Dcrainmaker]

Unfortunately I'm not aware of any way to force it to push the files to the drive. :(

[@striperseeker]

Great review and explanation. Does the RC have GPS built-in? I assume the RCN1 got it from my phone that was running DJI Fly using the phone GPS receiver. No one is mentioning if the RC controller has GPS. I'll buy you a cheeseburger for your Fly more bag...lol Thanks

[@wadestewart1739]

What are the two threaded holes in the bottom left and right of the RC-N1 touchscreen for?

[@Bathog44]

Excellent video. Very useful. You can fit a USB C microphone for screen recording audio. I got a really cheap lapel mic and it worked just fine.

[@stephenharrison1240]

That’s so helpful! Stupid questions: do you need to have a micro sd card in the RC to use the usbc mic? And how do you sync the audio with the video? Thanks!

[@Bathog44]

@@stephenharrison1240 Yes I think you are best to have an SD card in the RC controller. Synching the audio is actually quite easy. When you press record, the controller beeps. So the beep on your controller video is the start of the drone video. 😎

[@stephenharrison1240]

@@Bathog44 thank you! So, if I’ve understood correctly, I’ll end up with the video files on the sd card fitted to the drone and the audio file on the sd card in the RC? How do I then transfer and then sync the audio and video files from the 2 sd cards on to my laptop (not Apple)? Thank you again!

[@JScarborough9000]

Thanks for this! Just what I was looking for

[@Lafiro]

Think there will be a way of installing an app on the RC controller once someone finds a way to get apps installed that will allow it to livestream somewhere/somehow?

[@Dutch929]

Stroopwafel, nice

[@keithchapman8380]

Mavic 3 Classic, RC controller. I take panos most of the time. Its a few secs to combine the shots. How might I get a quik look at what I took so I can fine tune position? Thx

[@DaveNZ3339]

Thank you so much for this! One more question - why 2 usb-c ports? Do they have the same or different functionality?

[@DavidinEssexUK]

4g dongle is coming in some regions.

[@gombeadhsiochainann]

Covered one can be used for an external drive such as ssd

[@Airbag888]

Oh come on, major props for this honest and fact filled video! Especially brave speaking about the range. As I understand some are saying that the range was reined in by the pre-release firmware so please let us know if anything changes. I was concerned about the range between the smart rc and normal rc but I guess at 1km it's WORSE than my mini 1 lol.. it HAS to be the firmware, no way it's that bad haha. Also a lot of youtubers and others freak out about range test.. The big thing with range tests is the further you can control the drone means that in real usage it will have a very steady signal at close range Also I decided for the normal RC anyway unless we can run apps like litchi or dronelink .. even then I'm not happy about the low res screen recording 🤔

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - I just call it like it is!

[@Airbag888]

@@Dcrainmaker I guess some are scared to be blacklisted by DJI 😅 Could you re test after some updates to confirm this is actually the final performance regarding range?

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@Airbag888 Yup, I'll re-test down the road. For now, the production firmware has been the same for 3 weeks now. So it's the same firmware that everyone is on today, as it was three weeks ago. Prior to that was older firmware, but I didn't use any of that in this (or any) of my videos.

[@Airbag888]

@@Dcrainmaker thanks a ton! I like to film the cliffs overlooking the sea and range is definitely handy for me.. Easily 10km of gorgeous cliffs :)

[@Airbag888]

@@Dcrainmaker Super grateful man! So glad I got subscribed way back :D

[@fransnuis]

Goedemorgen , Bedankt voor de info , Kan deze controller ook op een Dji Mini 2 ????? . Groetjes fransnuis 🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@ScottyMakesStuff]

Great review! lots of gems! Do you know what size the thread is on the new joystick threaded posts?

[@4WingView]

Every question i had is checked. Greatly appreciated 👍🏼

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - much appreciated!